I began my model flying at the age of ten with the inspirational help of my father and Jeff Boerboon. Jeff built my aircraft for eight years. Both my father and Jeff provided support and coaching through the road to Accomplishment.

I started flying the Full Scale Extra 300L at the age of 15. I was fortunate to fly with Patty Wagstaff for my 16th Birthday. This gave me what I needed to get 'the bug' for flying precision aerobatics. I then started helping Jeff Whiteaker and Craig Fordem with oil Changes and cleaning hangars in trade for flying time at Boulder City Airport. Since then, I have totaled 500 hours in the Extra 300/200 line of aircraft. I competed in the Appale Valley Gold Cup in April of 2001 where I placed second in the Intermediate Category .02% behind first.

My model competition career began in the Spring of 1999. I was fortunate to win the US Nationals in 2000 for Freestyle, and again in 2003 for Freestyle and Unlimited. I placed second at the 2003 World Freestyle Championships behind my mentor QuiQue Somenzini. I called for QuiQue at the 1999 and 2000 TOC's. QuiQue showed me what it took to become the best, and with this inspiration and help from many people I hope to one day be the Best.

Of course this road will be very long and very difficult. In 2001, I met Tony Russo whom has been the man responsible for getting me flying and keeping me on track as a great caller. Robert Godfrey has also been a great help on this road as well. This accomplishment has been aided greatly by many wonderful friends and sponsors, without your help it wouldn't be possible. Of course, the main sponsor and girlfriend, Amy!